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Mary Catherine Hogan Chubb, 90
MARY CATHERINE HOGAN CHUBB Des Moines – Mary Catherine Hogan Chubb, 90, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with her daughter Barbara by her side. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockwell, Iowa. Mary Catherine was born and raised […]
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July 8, 2020
Wentz to seek County Recorder office By Dick Fridley ROCKWELL — Larry Wentz III has announced his candidacy for the office of Cerro Gordo County Recorder. For five years, he has been employed at Vereco LLC, as a Regional Service Manager supporting Trinity Health and MercyOne locations throughout Iowa. PLEASE LOG IN […]
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Pamela Sue Ricke (Heitland), 70
Pamela Sue Ricke (Heitland), 70, of Sheffield Iowa passed away at Mercy One Hospital Mason City, IA on Wednesday August 4, 2021. She was surrounded by family as she was welcomed home into the Lord’s arms. Pamela was born on May 25, 1951 to John and Neita Heitland of Dougherty, Iowa. Their union […]
Franklin County hosts economic development meeting
The Franklin County Development Association hosted a meeting of the North Central Iowa Alliance on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Center One. The North Central Iowa Alliance is local economic development organizations that work together to promote North Central Iowa through a cooperative marketing alliance. PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT Our website requires visitors […]
Callanan seeks Re-election to Cerro Gordo county Board of Supervisors
Republican Casey Callanan announced today that he’s seeking re-election as a Cerro Gordo county Supervisor. Among what he described as “pro-taxpayer accomplishments” achieved in his term, he cited his supportive role in having lowered the county’s tax levy during each year since he was elected. Callanan said, “We’ve lowered our countywide levy by 13% in […]
Wind Farm ordinance has first public hearing
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors has decided to make adjustments to the proposed wind farm ordinance following its first public hearing on Monday, April 4. After weeks of working out the specifics of a new ordinance that would regulate the development of wind farms in the county, the ordinance was finally made available for […]
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West Fork girls sweep Newman Catholic, go 1-2 at Belmond-Klemme Tourney
Even keel is better than nothing. The West Fork volleyball team won two and lost two this past week, starting with a sweep over Newman Catholic of Mason City on Sept. 7 at the West Fork High School Gymnasium in Sheffield. The Warhawks ran into a little trouble to start the day at the Belmond-Klemme […]
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Warhawks use three-game win streak to rise above .500 mark
Six games in seven days. With the end of the regular season fast approaching, the West Fork baseball team is beginning its final push for the postseason. Despite some hiccups at the beginning and end of their week, the Warhawks were able to put together a three-game winning streak. After falling to Newman Catholic on […]
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Swaledale Council meets Monday
SWALEDALE — The Swaledale City Council conducted its regular monthly meeting Monday night at the Swaledale Town Hall. The meeting agenda included: • Call to order • Roll call • Approval of minutes from Oct. 13 regular meeting and Oct. 27 special meeting • Approval of bills • Approval of financial reports • Public forum […]
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Thornton City Council meets
THORNTON — The Thornton City Council discussed several items at their regular monthly meeting last Monday night. In the most significant item of the evening, the Council approved continuing with the steps for its proposed water main project. Trick or Treat schedule Trick or Treat hours for Thornton will take place from 4 to 7 […]